Laser pointer safety

Laser pointers can be used safely and effectively as presentational tools. However, caution must be exercised to ensure the purchase of compliant equipment and its safe and responsible use.

Poster and guidance

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Laser pointer safety notice 2020

College safety notice regarding the purchase of a hazardous laser pointer via an Amazon retailer.

More information on hazardous laser pointers

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Laser pointer safety guidance

Laser Pointers are widely and cheaply available, but care needs to be taken to ensure that pointers used, both within and outside the College, are safe.

More information on laser pointer safety

Laser safety notice and laser pointer safety film

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Laser pointer safety poster

Download our laser pointer safety poster. Be aware of the risks and spread the word.

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PHE laser pointer safety animation

A Public Health England animation showing the danger of lasers.

Watch the animation